--- title: "Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life — check charity number 295405 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295405. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gillingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/association-of-friends-of-the-museum-of-kent-life retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:11:19.064Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life is a registered charity (number 295405) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £49 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life? Registered charity number 295405 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gillingham Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £49 ## What does Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life do? PROVIDE HELP AND RESOURCES TO MUSEUM. RAISE FUNDS FOR PROJECTS. GIVE GRANTS TO MUSEUM. ## What causes is Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=association-of-friends-of-the-museum-of-kent-life&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life a legitimate charity? Yes. Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295405) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life's charity number? Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life's charity number is 295405. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 295405? Search 295405 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life do? PROVIDE HELP AND RESOURCES TO MUSEUM. RAISE FUNDS FOR PROJECTS. GIVE GRANTS TO MUSEUM. Does Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life? Association of Friends of the Museum of Kent Life does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/295405).